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Want to transfer into the Space Force? Application period opens May 1
April 23, 2020 — The U.S. Space Force announced recently the opportunity for U.S. Air Force active duty members to volunteer to officially transfer into the new service begins May 1... MORE

Officials provide details on building Space Force, structure, operating imperatives
February 6, 2020 — Senior officials from the Department of Defense and U.S. Space Force provided the most specific details to date Feb. 5 for how the newly born Space Force is constructed, its structure and the philosophy guiding decisions for bringing the first new military service since 1947 into full reality... MORE

U.S. Space Force seeks civilians to join staff
January 28, 2020 — The U.S. Space Force, the new branch of the Armed Forces established Dec. 20, has begun advertising to fill civilian staff positions in its initial headquarters, called the Office of the Chief of Space Operations... MORE

he U.S. Space Force, the new branch of the Armed Forces established Dec. 20, has begun advertising to fill civilian staff positions in its initial headquarters, called the Office of the Chief of Space Operations. Advertisements for the first 35 positions were posted last week, with a second wave of positions to follow soon.

With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality
December 25, 2019 — U.S. Space Force is a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military... MORE

President Donald Trump signs S.1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 as senior leaders look on, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Joint Base Andrews, MAryland. The act authorizes a budget that supports the U.S. armed forces and postures the Air Force to meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy.

The Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations
December 24, 2019 — With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of service, members of the Air Force Reserve will continue to play an integral role in space operations and provide strategic depth for the Total Force... MORE